Tour Details
Hop-on Hop-off Dubai City Tour
Use this hop-on, hop-off bus tour to better plan your time in Dubai. This tour makes it easy for you to travel around town and see Dubai's top attractions. Climb aboard and get started on some sightseeing fun!
The open-top buses on this tour operate from Deira to Atlantis with multiple stops in between. If there's a major landmark you want to see, chances are that the bus stops right there or within walking distance of the attraction. Some of the sites you'll see on this tour include Burj Khalifa and Shiekh Zayed Road. Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building (more than 160 stories high), and Shiekh Zayed Road is a major artery of the city that's surrounded by incredible skyscrapers.
There is so much to see in Dubai, so you won't run out of things to explore.
Please Note: There are 2 bus routes and a night route with varying schedules and tour durations. The Red Route runs every 30 minutes and it takes approximately 80 minutes to complete the route without getting off. The Blue Route runs hourly and it takes approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete the route without getting off. The Sunset & Night Tour is not a hop on hop off tour. There is one loop per night, and it takes approximately 2 hours to complete the routes without getting off. During the month of Ramadan, slight adjustments may be made to regular services, including and not limited to the hours of operation and the bus frequency. The tours are narrated in English, Arabic, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, French, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and Russian. First and last tour times vary by route and will be detailed in your electronic ticket.
The Red Route includes the following stops:
- Dubai Mall
- Museum of the Future
- Al Seef Contemporary Area
- Al Seef Heritage Area (Dhow Cruise)
- Al Fahidi Historical District
- Dubai Museum
- Old Souk
- Al Shindagha Museum
- Gold & Spice Souk
- Riviera Hotel
- Dubai Creek
- Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel
- Dubai Frame Zabeel Park
The Blue Route includes the following stops:
- Dubai Mall
- Souk Madinat Jumeirah
- Atlantis The Palm
- Dubai Marina Mall
- JBR The Beach
- Marina Promenade
- Grosvenor House Dubai
- Mina Seyahi
- Mall of the Emirates
- Fairmont the Palm
The Sunset & Night Tour visits the following locations:
- The Dubai Mall
- Mina Seyahi
- Atlantis The Palm
- Madinat Jumeirah
- Mall of the Emirates
- The Palm Fairmont
- The Palm
To see a map of the stops that are included in this tour, please CLICK HERE.
Duration: 3.25 hours
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Reference: Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Dawn, Departing Sat, Dec 20, 2025
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More about this tour
Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration: 3.25
Shore Excursion Departs From: Numerous bus stops throughout Dubai. The closest stop is at the cruise ship pier.
Activity Level: Easy
Food/Beverage Provided: Bottled Water Included
Recommended Dress: Comfortable lightweight summer clothing and walking shoes are suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised, and photo-chromatic lenses for those
Restrictions: Guests must be able to get in and out of the bus. This tour is fully wheelchair accessible. Normal tourist photography is acceptable, but it is considered offensive to photograph Arab women. It is also courteous to ask permission before photographing men.
